Beech Mushroom vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and chicken broth:
- Beech mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and potassium.
- Chicken broth has 4.8 times less calories than beech mushroom.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 4.8 times less calories than beech mushroom - chicken broth has 6 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 24:71:5 and for chicken broth, 41:28:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 28% |
| Fat | 5% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - chicken broth has 0.44g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Beech mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken broth and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chicken broth and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and beech mushroom are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beech mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Beech Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken broth and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken broth has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken broth and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 21 times more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beech mushroom has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Beech Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.008 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Beech Mushroom or Chicken Broth .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does chicken broth or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 4.8 times less calories than beech mushroom - chicken broth has 6 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is chicken broth or beech mushroom better for protein?
Chicken broth and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - chicken broth has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does chicken broth or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - chicken broth has 0.44g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does chicken broth or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Beech mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 21 times more potassium than chicken broth - chicken broth has 18mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.